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Old 10-08-2012, 01:29 AM
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I always liked the clean appearance of the late 996 noses. Anyone else out there agree, and have shots of your own?
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Old 10-08-2012, 08:36 AM
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I am a scuba diver and from the side the 996 have the lines of a shark. Aero Dynamic noses for speed when needed.
Old 10-08-2012, 09:09 AM
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Boy I dunno.. I was at the local indy the other day and he had a newer unit in there with the new headlights and rounded off hood and it look at lot more tradional Porsche. But I certainly see what you mean from this angle
Old 10-08-2012, 09:26 AM
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Nice pic of an often scorned nose.
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Nobody knows there's a "problem" with the 996 nose/front end unless they frequent Porsche online forums. If you appreciate it for what it is, as pictured above, it's actually quite nice looking.

I really like that photo.
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i like it better than the 997,tired of that attitude about more traditional looking,they are all real porsche....996 facelift is beautiful!
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Originally Posted by randy308@optonline.net
i like it better than the 997,tired of that attitude about more traditional looking,they are all real porsche....996 facelift is beautiful!
Beautiful detailing on your car!
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Upturned nose
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Old 10-08-2012, 08:30 PM
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I HATED the fact that is shared the eyes with the boxter. I acquired eye covers and had them painted to match.

I have been MUCH happier for going on a dozen years, since install.

They look as good as they did 12 years ago.
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I have always like the nose of the 2 as well as the 4S/turbo. Dan thanks for the great thread.

Old 10-09-2012, 01:12 AM
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I think the 996 GT3 RS has the sexiest nose. :-)

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Old 10-09-2012, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake Ok
I think the 996 GT3 RS has the sexiest nose. :-)
Might be, if you get rid of the license plate! jmo
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Never let anyone tell you that your front ends are less attractive than any others! Also, it's hard still to beat the back end of a 996 C4S!
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Originally Posted by CDLVancouver
Beautiful detailing on your car!
thanks cdl,midnight blue not easy to keep it correct!
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A full silhouette, but the nose is there...
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